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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,656.52, 2,285.94 and 910.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,656.52, 2,285.94 and 910.44 is: 1,256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,656.52 : 2,285.94 = 910.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,656.52/2,285.94 = 910.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,656.52x = 2,285.94 × 910.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,656.52x = 2,081,211.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,211.21/1,656.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.38

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